Managing Director, Strategy, Planning

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - Service Unit Director

Job Profile

SUD - Administration, Level G3

Job Title

Managing Director, Strategy, Planning & Performance

Department

Finance and Operations Leadership | VP Finance and Operations

Compensation Range

$13,899.25 - $21,693.33 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

January 26, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Ongoing

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Job Summary
The Managing Director, Strategy, Planning and Performance (VPFO) is a senior advisor to the Vice-President, Finance and Operations (VPFO), supporting and prioritizing the VPFO’s vision and objectives to ensure they are delivered effectively and consistently across a complex, multi-unit, multi-campus environment.

The Managing Director provides strategic leadership to advance the effectiveness and cohesion of the VPFO portfolio, with responsibility of human resources, communications, and internal coordination.

The role leads the development, implementation and tracking of the VPFO strategic plan, working with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure performance expectations are clearly established, aligned with UBC’s strategic vision and institutional goals, and consistently evaluated to support continuous improvement and accountability. Serving as a key integrator, the role translates the VPFO’s strategic vision into actionable goals and measurable results, driving operational impact, service excellence, and institutional alignment across the portfolio.

Through operational support, program administration, project management, and continuous improvement initiatives, the Managing Director works closely with the other senior leaders within the VPFO to ensure that internal operations are integrated, aligned, and functioning efficiently. The role facilitates organizational change, fosters innovation, and promotes a culture of accountability, operational excellence, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

The Managing Director plays a key leadership role in coordinating the VPFO Senior Leadership Team (SLT), ensuring that strategic and operational initiatives are tracked, aligned, and executed across the portfolio. It oversees the dedicated VPFO HR and Communications teams, supports cross-portfolio transformation activities, and serves as the key strategic support for executive decision support, Board/Senate materials, and institutional engagement. The role leads the delivery of a cohesive and high-quality experience for internal and external stakeholders — including UBCIM, UBCPT, and academic partners — ensuring that all interactions, communications, and services reflect VPFO values and priorities.

Organizational Status
The Managing Director plays a critical role in ensuring functions within the portfolio operate in a coordinated, integrated, and high-performing manner in alignment with UBC’s institutional goals and strategic plans. Working closely with VPFO senior leaders and operational teams, the role fosters collaboration, drives continuous improvement, and ensures that systems, processes, and services evolve to meet institutional needs while maintaining operational excellence and community trust.

Work Performed

Strategic Planning & Performance- Executive support in the development, implementation, and refresh of the VPFO Strategic Plan.- Collaboratively develops and maintains a robust performance management framework, including KPIs and dashboards and reporting tools across all VPFO units. Tracks and reports on progress, outcomes, and risks associated with major initiatives.- Collaboratively translates the VPFO’s strategic vision into actionable goals and measurable results.- Facilitates the annual and multi-year planning cycles, aligning divisional plans, budgets, and objectives with strategic priorities.- Through SLT members, ensure unit strategic goals are aligned with overall VPFO and University strategic plans.

Executive Decision Support & Office Integration- Advises on policy, institutional initiatives, government relations, and sector developments